1966 general election · Scotland
Glasgow Bridgeton: 1966 general election result
Labour won Glasgow Bridgeton at the 1966 general election with a majority of 10,600. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- LabourLabour
- Majority
- 10,60048.5% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 58.8%21,838 valid votes
- Electorate
- 37,159
- Result
- Lab hold
| Party | Votes | Share | Change | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Labour Won | 16,219 | 74.3% | +2.7 | |
| Conservative | 5,619 | 25.7% | −2.7 | |
| Valid votes | 21,838 | |||
| Majority | 10,600 | 48.5% | ||
Change compared with the 1964 general election (same boundaries).
Questions and answers
Who won Glasgow Bridgeton at the 1966 general election?
The Labour candidate won with 16,219 votes (74.3%). Result: Lab hold.
What was the majority in Glasgow Bridgeton in 1966?
10,600 votes (48.5% of valid votes) over the Conservative.
What was the turnout in Glasgow Bridgeton in 1966?
58.8% of the 37,159 registered electors cast a valid vote (21,838 votes).
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